Morgan Community College (College) is a state system community college governed by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (Board). The Board policy requires the College to comply with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Amendments of 1989 (PL 101-226 in Federal Law).

The College adopts the following Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program:

1. Standard of Conduct. Students and employees shall not engage in the unauthorized or unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or abuse of alcohol and/or illicit drugs on College property or as a part of College activities.

2. Legal Sanctions for Violation of the Standards of Conduct. The unauthorized or unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol may subject the individual to discipline, termination, dismissal, arrest, or citation as applicable. Any student or employee who is convicted of the unlawful possession, use of, distribution of illicit drugs or alcohol is subject to criminal penalties under local, state and federal law. These penalties
range in severity from a fine of up to $100 to life imprisonment and/or a fine of $8,000.00. The exact penalty assessed depends upon the nature and severity of the individual offense.

3. Penalties which may be imposed by the College. Students and/or employees who violate the above standard of conduct will be subject to disciplinary action under employee and student disciplinary policies. The sanctions include, but are not limited to, a requirement to complete an appropriate rehabilitation or re-entry program; expulsion from College or termination of employment; and/or referral to authorities for prosecution.

4. Health risks associated with use of illicit drugs and alcohol abuse. Health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse include, but are not limited to, malnutrition, brain damage, heart disease, pancreatic disease, cirrhosis of the liver, mental illness, death, low birth weight babies, and babies with drug addictions.

5. Available Counseling, Treatment, Rehabilitation or Reentry Program. Counseling, treatment, rehabilitation or re-entry program information can be procured from the Guidance and Placement Director or the Vice President of Student Success (1-800-622-0216) or the Colorado Department of Health.